Alpine Aster
Daisy-like blossoms in colors ranging from blue, purple, pink to white are produced above a low growing (6-12"), clumping perennial in mid-spring and occasionally in mid-summer.
Helenium hoopesii
An attractive late spring blooming (late May through June) perennial that grows 2-3 feet tall bearing 3" wide golden yellow-orange playfully droopy daisy-like flowers above distinctive gray green strap-like foliage.
Baptisia australis
This herbaceous perennial in the pea family grows into an attractive 3 x 2ft bush and produces indigo pea-like flower in late spring to early summer. Its deep root system allows it to withstand periods of drought.
Mountain Sandwort
Botanical Name: Arenaria montana Common Name: Mountain Sandwort Native Range: Mountains of Southwestern Europe Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Part Sun, Part Shade Description: A largely underutilized rock garden plant that blooms prolifically in late spring to early summer. Plant in well-drained soil and provide even moisture during the growing season.
Lupine
Botanical Name: Lupinus ‘The Governor’ Common Name: The Governor Lupine Native Region: US Native Sun Exposure: Full Sun Description: Produces pea-like flowers in spires that tower 2-3′ above an attractive clump of leaves composed of leaflets. Prefers the cool season, is deer resistant and can grow up to an elevation of 8500′ making it an...
Pink Pussytoes
A semi-evergreen groundcover of gray-green leaves that produce pink flowers that rise 4-6" above the ground in late spring.
An excellent rock garden perennial perfect for a cottage or rustic garden. It can withstand light traffic, thrives in the sun and is drought tolerant once established.
Additionally, it can survive up to an elevation of 10,000′ making...
